MMA Publication MFG Best Practices-Operating Safely & Productively
MFG Best Practices for
Operating Safely and Productively
MMA is committed to the well-being and safety of our members,
their employees and the general public. Recognizing the
unprecedented risk COVID-19 represents to both our health
and economic security, we’re proud to acknowledge that the
manufacturing industry has been proactive in its response to
the coronavirus, using a risk-based and measured approach
to create safe and productive workplaces across the United
States and around the world. In fact, manufacturers have long
been leaders in identifying and mitigating workplace hazards for
the safety of their employees.
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John J. Walsh
President & CEO
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The following recommendations provide a summary of the safety standards articulated
by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) and includes best practices put forth by our diverse
membership. The recommendations focus on pre-screening, social distancing, personal
hygiene and workplace cleanliness, the use of personal protection equipment (PPE),
communication and training, and administration.
Please note that state and federal agencies may establish additional safety and
operational requirements, which may change from time to time. We suggest that
you carefully review these recommendations with your risk management team,
legal counsel and employees before implementation.
We look forward to the near future as manufacturers lead the return to a robust
economy with a safe, healthy, confident and economically secure workforce.
Interim Guidance for Businesses
and Employers to Plan and Respond
to Coronavirus Disease 2019
Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC)
Guidance on Preparing
Workplaces for COVID-19
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
In addition, we direct your attention
to the following guidelines prepared
by two of our members for a more
thorough discussion:
• Safe Work Playbook
Lear Corporation
• Smart Start Playbook
Magna
MMA Recommendations
Pre-Screening Social Distancing
• Conduct employee wellness checks at the start
of shifts to ensure employee does not exhibit
COVID-19 symptoms (fever greater than 100.4°F,
cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing) • Review production layouts and methods and adjust
to meet social distancing guidelines
◦ ◦ Fever Detection: Test employees at the beginning
of each shift, before entry to the facility if possible
◦ ◦ Self-screening: Conduct a daily screening with
employees or rely on employee self-screening (after
providing training and requirements for the same)
• Create a response plan for employees who
◦ ◦ Report or demonstrate symptoms at work
◦ ◦ Have recently been at work and tested positive or
have been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case
◦ ◦ Have not recently been at work but have tested
positive or have been in contact with a confirmed
COVID-19 case
• Evaluate travel policies and post-travel return-to-
work guidelines
• Modify layouts for break areas, dining rooms and
meeting rooms to maximize social distancing
• Stagger shift start and finish times and break times
• Reinforce the importance of social distancing through
signs, posters, floor markings, etc.
• Hold meetings via teleconference where possible
• Limit workplace access to employees, contractors
and customers
• Where social distancing is not possible, use one
or more mitigation strategies such as physical
barriers, personal protection equipment and/or
administrative controls